Final settlement agreement reached in $20B First Nations child welfare class action
The Canadian government and class-action lawyers have reached a final settlement agreement that, if approved, would see $20 billion paid out to
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Jordan’s Principle deal signed between SCO and Winnipeg School Division to benefit First Nation students
The Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Winnipeg’s largest school division to ensure First
What comes next for the child welfare compensation deal? Here are some of the answers
On Jan. 4, 2022, the Canadian government and class counsel representing First Nations plaintiffs announced they reached agreements in principle on
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Plaintiffs skeptical but hopeful proposed First Nations child welfare settlement will lead to change
Two plaintiffs in the First Nations child welfare class action hope the landmark proposed settlement ensures other families don’t have to suffer
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Parliamentary budget office says cost of compensating First Nations families sits at $15B
It could cost Canada $15 billion to comply with a 2019 Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order awarding damages to First Nations families harmed by the
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Cash still a question mark with Indigenous child welfare reform law
The federal government says legal orders forcing Canada to fund First Nations child and family services in an equitable, non-discriminatory way
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Canada sending ‘mixed messages’ on Jordan’s Principle as advocacy groups get set for showdown in court
Advocacy organizations involved in Ottawa’s latest legal rumble over Jordan’s Principle say the government’s court challenge is inconsistent
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Granting of new drug to Pikwakanagan toddler under Jordan’s Principle a tribute to those who struggled, suffered and fought
It felt like winning the lottery – an incredible gift. Jessica Verch was elated when she learned that, under Jordan’s Principle, Indigenous
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Algonquin toddler approved for $2.8M treatment through Jordan’s Principle
The family of a 14 month old Algonquin boy requiring a $2.8 million genetic treatment has just received news they will receive the life altering
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Ottawa Says Court Battle With First Nations Kids Is Really About Giving First Nations Communities a Chance to ‘Participate’
The federal government says the real reason it’s challenging a Human Rights ruling ordering Ottawa to compensate First Nations children is because
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Federal Government Files For Judicial Review That Could Deny Compensation For First Nations Children
The federal government is continuing its ongoing legal battle against a ruling that requires Ottawa to stop racially discriminating against First
Part 2: TRC Call To Action #3- Jordan's Principle
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Yesterday on the blog, we introduced TRC Call to Action #3 regarding “Jordan’s Principle”. Today, we pick up where we
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Jordan’s Principle program rejects mother’s frantic call for help with daughter
Jordan’s Principle, the federal government’s program that assists First Nation, Metis and Inuit children with health supports has rejected an
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Indigenous Renaissance: 10 to Watch at the NFB
“Canada, you are in the midst of an Indigenous renaissance. Are you ready to hear the truths that need to be told? Are you ready to see the things